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St. Peters Lutheran School

408 W Bellevue St Big Rapids, MI 49307

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Peters Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1870
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

School Notes

  • At St. Peter's, dedicated and experienced teachers work cooperatively with students and parents to nurture the academic and spiritual growth of the total child.
  • St. Peter's prepares students in kindergarten through twelth grade with excellent academic skills and Christian values essential for life.
  • Our three- and four-year-old preschool programs prepare children for kindergarten through a nurturing and structured program.
  • The goal of our kindergarten is to help your child develop in their first steps of learning.
  • Small class size allows for individual attention and instruction.
  • St. Peter's School is part of the whole ministry of our church.
  • While providing academic excellence remains as a major goal of our program, I feel the strength of our program is developing the spiritual potential of each child.
  • I want them to recognize themselves as a child of God and see Christ as their personal Savior.
  • I want them to acquire knowledge of and develop an understanding of God and His love.
  • At St. Peter's, dedicated and experienced teachers work cooperatively with students and parents to nurture the academic and spiritual growth of the total child. St. Peter's prepares students in kindergarten through eighth grade with excellent academic skills and Christian values essential for life. Our three- and four-year-old preschool programs prepare children for kindergarten through a nurturing and structured program. The goal of our kindergarten is to help your child develop in their first steps of learning. Small class size allows for individual attention and instruction. St. Peter's School is part of the whole ministry of our church. While providing academic excellence remains as a major goal of our program, I feel the strength of our program is developing the spiritual potential of each child. I want them to recognize themselves as a child of God and see Christ as their personal Savior. I want them to acquire knowledge of and develop an understanding of God and His love.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Peters Lutheran School offer?
St. Peters Lutheran School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
What is St. Peters Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Peters Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peters Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peters Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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